Alexandria Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, March 22, 1989
Add to My HeroesCharles William Hill
Corporal Charles Hill was shot and killed after the Alexandria SWAT team was called to a hostage situation at 316 Hopkins Court.
A drug dealer from New York City had come to collect a debt. While on the scene, the suspect exited the house with a shotgun pointed at the hostages's head. A police sniper fired at the suspect and hit him in the heart. Before he died, the suspect was able to open fire, killing Corporal Hill and wounding a second officer.
The wounded officer committed suicide in 1993 after battling the stress from the incident four years earlier.
Corporal Hill had served with the Alexandria Police Department for 13 years and had previously served with the New York City Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 82 ReflectionsI am not a police officer. I was, however, his next-door neighbor from 1982 to 1986, and considered him a true friend. He and his wife and then- infant son were delightful people and great company. I moved away from the Washington area in 1986, and was devastated to learn of his murder; I returned from St. Louis for the service. I still think about him, particularly when I hear of another officer falling in the line of duty. He was a true credit to his profession and he has missed. I hope his widow and children are doing well.
John Wolf
Former next-door neighbor
March 30, 2025
